Acts 18:23-19:7 - Having an accurate knowledge about Jesus; following other christians and performing religious ritual do not save. Being born again by the Holy Spirit through repentance & faith in Jesus Christ is the only means by which we receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life.

Isaiah 38:1-39:8 - Learning from the testing of Hezekiah. Will be stand firm when tested ? Placing our roots in the saviour and not the world will determine our success.

Acts 18:1-18 - What encouragements help Paul to keep on in the work?

1. Christian fellowship

2. The sense of responsibility to reach the lost

3. The evidence of God's power

4. The promise of Christ's presence

Romans 1:16-17 - The gospel was powerful - to save from ALL sin & to save ALL people.

It's power was due to a righteousness from God (the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ) that is able to make us righteous, being revealed. This righteousness is received by faith ALONE.

Genesis 29:1-14 - God has chosen us and uses flawed, imperfect people to fulfil His purposes.

Malachi 3:16-18 - We are God's creations and rare amount men. Are we his jewels, reflecting God's goodness to us ?

Acts 17 - 1. See the world for what it is & be challenged by what you see.

2. Know the world you are trying to reach.

3. Share the Gospel with that world in a way it will understand, with respect & without compromise.

Isaiah - Is your God Lord and King of all history?

Acts 17:10-15 - 1. The received the word with eagerness

2. They examined the word to ensure that their teaching was true

3. The responded to the teaching with obedience

Romans 1:1-17 - Why should we open this letter to the Romans ?

1. Because of who wrote it

2. Because of it's message

3. Because it's for us